Why Il Forno del Sud
Baked, not rushed
Cornetti, sourdough and specialty loaves proved overnight and baked in-house before doors open.
'Nduja, coppa di Parma, stracciatella and artichoke pâté brought in from the south, stacked onto bread baked that day.
Espresso, cortado, flat white — pulled the Italian way, no shortcuts.
"Every panino starts with bread baked that morning, then it's stracciatella, 'nduja and coppa di Parma — the way it's always been done in Calabria."
The Kitchen, Il Forno del Sud
Since day one
The oven of the south, in Amersfoort
Il Forno del Sud — “the southern oven” — is the dream of two people, Alessia and Jake. Come by for a traditional Italian breakfast, espresso and a cornetto, or a sandwich built on fresh bread, 100% Italian cured meats and flavour combinations that carry you straight to the sun-drenched hills of Calabria.
Try a slice of our crispy, artisanal Roman-style pizza, and other Italian specialties you won’t find anywhere else nearby. We bake fresh bread every day, including varieties like 9-grain, 100% durum wheat and 'nduja-cheese bread — with more on the way.
Meet the founders
Alessia & Jake
Alessia
Calabria, Italy
Alessia is 26 and grew up in Calabria, in the south of Italy. She trained at the Alta Formazione Professionale di Tione di Trento, graduating with a perfect score of 100 out of 100, and started working professionally at just 17 — across agriturismos, vegetarian and vegan kitchens, and Michelin-starred restaurants throughout Italy. In 2023 she moved to Amersfoort and joined the bakery De Nieuwe Stadsbakker to build on her craft.
Jake
The Netherlands
Jake is 34, born and raised in the Netherlands with Indonesian roots. He trained in culinary and baking school, picking up several awards along the way, and started his first bakery job at just 15. He spent the years since moving between bakeries and restaurants, before joining De Nieuwe Stadsbakker in 2023 — where he met Alessia a few months later.
"Together, Il Forno del Sud is our dream — the first Italian bakery in the heart of Amersfoort."
Alessia & Jake, Il Forno del Sud
Beyond the bakery counter
More than bread
We open our doors for hands-on workshops on bread, fresh pasta and Italian recipes.
From a coffee morning to a full spread, we cater for any occasion.
Coffee, cured meats, extra virgin olive oil and more — a piece of Southern Italy to bring home.
Hungry? Grand opening coming soon
Stop by, or follow along
Grab a cornetto and coffee in the morning, or a stacked panino any time we're open — and follow along on Instagram to stay updated on our grand opening.